Hawaiian Airlines has introduced a new fleet of electric ground support equipment at Honolulu International Airport, replacing 116 diesel and propane-powered vehicles as part of a major sustainability drive. The new lithium battery-powered fleet includes baggage tractors, belt loaders and aircraft pushback tractors, and now accounts for 73% of the airline’s ground support equipment at
H.I.G. Capital, the global alternative investment firm managing US$75 billion in assets, has completed the acquisition of International Aerospace Coatings (IAC), strengthening its presence in the aviation services sector. Headquartered in Irvine, California, and Shannon, Ireland, IAC is widely recognised as a leading provider of aircraft painting solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), major airlines,
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing US$26 million to support the development of the next generation of aviation professionals, strengthening the workforce pipeline across the aerospace industry. The funding will support a range of initiatives designed to address growing demand for skilled workers, including pilots, mechanics, technicians, and drone operators. The investment will be
Etihad Airways and Uzbekistan Airways have signed a new codeshare agreement aimed at strengthening links between Abu Dhabi and Central Asia while expanding travel options across Uzbekistan and beyond. The partnership came into effect on May 15, 2026, with the first codeshare flights available for travel from August 9, 2026. Under the agreement, Etihad passengers
Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has completed the time-sensitive delivery of a CFM56-7B engine stand to Johannesburg in partnership with EngineStands.com, the global engine stand leasing provider. The shipment, completed at the end of April, involved the transportation of a CFM56-7B engine stand owned by EngineStands.com from
Passenger and cargo traffic at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) declined sharply in April 2026 following six days of strike action that disrupted Lufthansa operations and affected around 500,000 travellers. FRA handled approximately 4.8 million passengers during the month, representing an 11.0% decrease compared with April last year. The downturn was largely attributed to industrial action organised
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has successfully completed Phase One of a major overhaul of the country’s “Notices to Airmen” (NOTAM) system, a critical aviation safety network that provides pilots with real-time operational and hazard information. The upgrade marks a significant step in modernising a system that has been in operation for decades and has
Allegiant Travel Company (Allegiant) has finalised its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines Holdings, creating a larger leisure-focused airline group in the United States. The deal closed following shareholder approval and the receipt of all required regulatory clearances. The combination brings together two low-cost carriers with complementary business models, expanding the group’s network to nearly 175
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has strengthened its commitment to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through a new partnership with Swiss technology company Metafuels. The collaboration aims to support the development and large-scale deployment of viable SAF solutions while reinforcing Switzerland’s position as an innovation hub for sustainable aviation technologies. SWISS and the Lufthansa Group have
United Airlines will resume daily non-stop flights between its Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport hub and Caracas’ Simón Bolívar International Airport from August 11, restoring a key air link between the US and Venezuela after nearly a decade. The carrier previously operated services between the two countries for more than 20 years before suspending flights
